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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Minimizing Discipline Problems on Eid by: Grandma Jeddah

Minimizing Discipline Problems on Eid

Eid-ul-Fitr is a special holiday for us.It’s recommended that we attend the Eid prayer, eat delicious foods and enjoy the day.

On Eid we often involve ourselves in activities that are out of the norm as part of the celebratory activities.We get up before dawn to prepare for the Eid prayer, which may be a change in your child’s sleeping pattern. We indulge in delicious sweets which, which can add to hyperactivity and be perceived by the child as unusual permissiveness. We visit or receive family and friends to enjoy their company which is a change in routine.

These added activities and changes in habit can make your child anxious, excited and even stressed. When your child is experiencing these heightened emotions, she may not be on her best behavior.Simply realize this and be more tolerant of your child’s impulsive or uncharacteristic behaviors.To reassure your child this Eid try the following:

·Look in your child’s eyes when she’s talking to you.

·Take time to listen to what she has to say

·Hold your child’s hand when shopping or visiting—it can be comforting

·Explain to your child the daily schedule or plans.

·Try to take your child where she can run, jump and play, such as the park or other fun venue—activity gets those endorphins (fun chemicals) working in the body.

·Allow a little extra fun-time freedom –It’s Eid!

Grandma Jeddah is the author of Discipline without Disrespecting: Discover the Hidden Secrets of How to Effectively Discipline your Muslim Child—And Keep your Peace of Mind While at It. Subscribe to her free newsletter at www.grandmajeddah.com.

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Principal's Message - Brother Eric Ali.

Message from the Principal: Brother Eric Ali--
When guiding our children toward proper Islamic character, we must remember that part of being a wise teacher or parent is being kind and gentle with our children.
During the time of the Prophet (saw), a Bedouin urinated in the masjid. Immediately the Prophet’s companions rushed toward the man to beat him. But the Prophet (saw) told them to leave him alone. After the man finished urinating, the Prophet (saw) told him, “Verily, filth and urine are not permitted in these masjids. Indeed, it is for the remembrance of Allah.” The Messenger said to his companions, “I was sent to make things easy, and I was not sent to make things difficult.” And he poured a bucket of water over the urine.
Even though our children were raised in Islam, eventually they will have to choose to be Muslims. Let’s help make the proper decision easy for them.--
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